RE:RE:RE:Darren Bondar; Something to ponder.Tower, good discussions are never a waste of time, questioning past behaviour is always conducive to good discussions. Past has a way of predicting future behaviour if lessons are not learned, and unfortunately, in some cases, if lessons are learned. The model of franchising is a very successful business model, in good times, more franchises can be brought on easily, and in bad, a few that will fail will not take down the entire enterprise. Franchises invite entrepreneurs, as an entrepreneur, I like the model and it will be successful in this new market, Inner or any other franchise IMO.
I do think comparing the 2 companies is pointless as a Watch franchise was doomed to fail no matter what or who was managing it. Its a watch versus pot thing for me. As to using/buying and renting from your own companies for profit, tried true and tested by many, I would invite you to look at one of the most successful Canadian business man ever, KC Irving, grhs, for some thought on that.
Good luck, wash your hands.